Overexposure to lead is one of the most common overexposures found in industry. Lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. Therefore, OSHA has established the reduction of lead exposure to be a high strategic priority. This
4-hour online course is a review of regulations regarding Lead as posted under Subpart D, Part 1926, from OSHA''s Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. The course covers rules for permissible lead exposure limits, employee safety and training, monitoring for lead, respiratory protection, medical services for lead exposure, personal protective equipment and medical surveillance guidelines.
There is a test included at the end of each section of this course.
At the conclusion of this course you will:
- Know the hazards lead presents to employees
- Understand how to prevent injury and reduce hazardous conditions caused by lead
- Be well versed in the rules, regulations, and standards established by OSHA on lead
The Williams û Steiger Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 requires, in part, that every employer covered under the Act furnish to his employees employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. This course is part of a series which provides a cursory review of the OSHA Standards concerning a general interpretation, safety & health provisions including the Occupational Health & Environmental Controls. This course covers Section 1926.60 and Appendices A, B, C, D, and E of Subpart D of CFR 29. The Safety and Health Regulations for Construction comprise Section 1926.
In order to receive credit for this course, you must successfully complete the examination included with this course. Please review the text in its entirety. It contains useful information without which it will be difficult to complete the examination.
The Williams û Steiger Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 is the law. The information contained herein was obtained from U.S. Department of Labor documents. This online course is not intended to serve as a legal document. Therefore, we recommend that you consult an Attorney prior to applying any of the principles listed in this course.
Course Level: Intermediate
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